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• American warplanes strike Yemen around 30 times in less than a day in fresh aggression Press TV 08 Apr 2025 -- The United States has launched nearly 30 airstrikes across several provinces throughout Yemen in less than a day, intensifying its aggression against the nation in, what experts have termed as, a self-defeating push to stop Sana'a's pro-Palestinian operations.

Defense Policy / Programs

• Joint Statement Between President Mulino, Panama Canal Authority Administrator, and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth Following April 8th, 2025 Bilateral Meeting DoD 08 Apr 2025 -- President José Raúl Mulino and Panama Canal Authority Administrator Ricaurte Vazquez welcomed U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth to Panama on April 8, 2025.
• Memo on Workforce Acceleration & Recapitalization Initiative Organizational Review DoD 08 Apr 2025.
• Deputy Secretary of Defense Steve Feinberg Issues Memo on Workforce Acceleration & Recapitalization Initiative Organizational Review DoD 08 Apr 2025
• Memo on Workforce Acceleration & Recapitalization Incentive Implementation DoD 08 Apr 2025.
• Deputy Secretary of Defense Steve Feinberg Issues Memo on Workforce Acceleration & Recapitalization Incentive Implementation DoD 08 Apr 2025
• Remarks by Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth at the Pier Dedication at Vasco Nuñez de Balboa Naval Base DoD 08 Apr 2025
• Readout of Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth's Call With Egypt's Minister of Defense, General Abd-al-Majid Ahmad Saqr DoD 08 Apr 2025
• Senior Enlisted Leaders Say Lethality Tied to Service Members' Quality of Life DoD News 08 Apr 2025 -- The Defense Department's ability to be a lethal fighting force can be linked to the quality of life for America's warfighters and their families.
• DOD Leaders Highlight Need for Increased NATO Defense Spending DoD News 08 Apr 2025 -- To ensure an effective alliance, NATO needs to generate and field forces necessary to provide credible deterrence, increase military spending and take the lead in supporting Ukraine's defense requirements, said Katherine Thompson, performing the duties of assistant secretary of defense for international security affairs, who testified today at a House Armed Services Committee posture hearing in Washington.
• Maryland Guard Strengthens Ties With Bosnia and Herzegovina Army News 08 Apr 2025 -- The Maryland National Guard and the Armed Forces of Bosnia and Herzegovina (AFBiH) conducted a joint logistics exchange as part of the National Guard Bureau's State Partnership Program, April 1-8.
• US, Ghana host African Land Forces Summit in Accra Army News 08 Apr 2025 -- U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF) and the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) held the opening ceremony for the African Land Forces Summit 2025 in Accra, Ghana.
• USCENTCOM Commander Meets Senior Leaders from Six Countries During Middle East Visit CENTCOM 08 Apr 2025 -- Commander, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) Gen. Michael Erik Kurilla conducted a series of high-level engagements with several leaders and servicemembers in Israel, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and Yemen during a five-day trip through the Middle East, April 1-5.
• U.S. Navy Invites Former Sailors Who Voluntarily Left to Apply for Reentry under Executive Order 14184 US Navy 08 Apr 2025 -- The United States Navy is inviting former Sailors who voluntarily left the service or allowed their service to lapse, rather than comply with the COVID-19 vaccination mandate, the opportunity to apply for reinstatement, in accordance with Executive Order 14184, "Reinstating Service Members Discharged Under the Military's COVID-19 Vaccination Mandate."
• US, Australian Naval Leaders Ride Submarine, Strengthening Bilateral Ties US Navy 08 Apr 2025 -- Director of the U.S. Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program Adm. Bill Houston, who completed his Submarine Command Course training on Collins-class submarine HMAS Rankin in 2007, and Chief of the Royal Australian Navy Vice Adm. Mark Hammond, a 2003 graduate of the U.S. Navy Submarine Command Course, embarked USS Montana (SSN 794) for a combined operational familiarization opportunity at sea, April 3, 2025.
• NATO Flagship Partnership event underway in Qatar NATO SHAPE 08 Apr 2025 -- Over 300 military representatives from 57 nations are in Doha, Qatar for the flagship partnership event, the NATO Military Strategic Partnership Conference 2025, underway until Apr. 10, 2025.
• Sci-tech conference is held under leadership of Defence Minister Andrei Belousov Russia MoD 08 Apr 2025 -- The Ministry of Defence of the Russian Federation saw a sci-tech conference on the exploitation and development of unmanned ground vehicles (UGV), taking into account the experience of the special military operation. Russian Defence Minister Andrei Belousov chaired the conference.
• Commanders-in-chief of Russian Land Forces and Army of People's Republic of Bangladesh hold bilateral meeting in Moscow Russia MoD 08 Apr 2025 -- Today, Commander-in-Chief of the Land Forces General of the Army Oleg Salyukov held a bilateral meeting with the Commander of the Army of the People's Republic of Bangladesh General Waker-Uz-Zaman, who arrived in Moscow with a military delegation.
• Chinese Nationals Fighting For Russia Captured In Ukraine, Zelenskyy Claims RFE/RL 08 Apr 2025 -- President Volodymyr Zelenskyy claimed Ukrainian armed forces captured two Chinese nationals who were fighting as part of the Russian Army in Ukraine's Donetsk region and called on Kyiv's allies to react to the situation and demand an explanation from Beijing.
• Ukrainian Defenders Captured Two Chinese Citizens in the Donetsk Region - The President President of Ukraine 08 Apr 2025
• Belgium to Provide €1 Billion Defense Package to Ukraine: Volodymyr Zelenskyy Meets with Bart De Wever in Kyiv President of Ukraine 08 Apr 2025
• Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Bart De Wever Meet with Representatives of Ukrainian and Belgian Defense Industries President of Ukraine 08 Apr 2025
• Estonia´s Defence Minister in Ukraine: Our Defence Industry Has Much to Gain from Cooperation with Ukraine Estonia MoD 08 Apr 2025 -- Minister of Defence of Estonia, Hanno Pevkur was on a two-day visit to Ukraine to discuss opportunities for developing defence cooperation and Estonia's military aid to Ukraine.
• Designer unveils China's innovative anti-drone barrage weapon system Global Times 08 Apr 2025 -- China has unveiled a type of innovative barrage weapon system, the first of its kind in the world, with its chief designer introducing in a recent magazine interview that the weapon can effectively counter drone swarms.
• Chinese Defense Minister meets Chief of Air Staff of Pakistan Air Force in Beijing Global Times 08 Apr 2025 -- Chinese Defense Minister Dong Jun met on Tuesday in Beijing with the visiting Chief of Air Staff of the Pakistan Air Force, Zaheer Ahmad Babar.
• Australian Army experiments with future warfighting concepts Australia DOD 08 Apr 2025 -- The Australian Army has worked alongside partners to enhance national defence and accelerate the introduction of advanced technology across all warfighting domains.
• A model for international cooperation Australia DOD 08 Apr 2025 -- Two programs designed to enhance the ADF air capability and increase regional security are the "model programs in international cooperation", according to a senior US military leader.
• GOAT hunts down hostile submarines Australia DOD 08 Apr 2025 -- Some of Navy's most lethal assets have joined ASWEX, the largest Australian task group exercise in more than a decade, off the West Australian coast.
• Defence Secretary highlights role of integrated financial advisors in driving transparency; Lauds Defence Accounts Department's tech-driven reforms India PIB 08 Apr 2025 -- Defence Secretary Shri Rajesh Kumar Singh lauded the role of Integrated Financial Advisors (IFA) as crucial enablers of transparency, accountability and responsiveness in defence financial system, while addressing a two day Integrated Financial Advisors Conference 2025, organised by Defence Accounts Department (DAD), Ministry of Defence (MoD), from April 03-04, 2025, in Hampi, Karnataka
• Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh holds meeting with Crown Prince of Dubai and UAE Deputy PM & Defence Minister Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum in New Delhi India PIB 08 Apr 2025 -- Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh held a meeting with the Crown Prince of Dubai and Deputy Prime Minister & Minister of Defence of UAE Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum at South Block, New Delhi on April 08, 2025
• Defense Minister Discusses Regional Developments with His Iraqi Counterpart SPA 08 Apr 2025 -- Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz received a telephone call today from Iraqi Minister of Defense Thabet Mohammed Al-Abbasi.
• Royal Navy aircraft carrier in final preparation to lead multinational deployment to Mediterranean and Indo-Pacific UK MOD 08 Apr 2025 -- Nearly 4,000 British personnel will support the deployment, which will deliver trade events in Singapore, Japan, and India, promoting Britain's world-leading industry
• Czech service members in Lithuania: CBRN defence in exercise Iron Fortress Czech Republic Ministry of Defence & Armed Forces 08 Apr 2025 -- Czech service members of the Multifunctional Chemical Defence Company performed sampling, identification, decontamination, and other tasks during the Iron Fortress exercise held in the Gaiziunai training area, Lithuania, from March 18-28.
• Strong project portfolio confirms EDA's broader mandate in 2024 European Defence Agency 08 Apr 2025 -- In the European Defence Agency's 20th anniversary year, 2024 was another successful cycle as part of wider efforts to develop EU armed forces and support capability development.
• Lithuania considers increasing military contingent in the NATO Kosovo Force Lithuania MND 08 Apr 2025 -- Lithuania plans increasing the number of military personnel contributed to the NATO Kosovo Force from 5 to 60.
• The Lithuanian Armed Forces to obtain two new attack craft Lithuania MND 08 Apr 2025 -- The Defence Materiel Agency under the Lithuanian MoD signed a procurement contract cooperatively with the Ministry of Defence of Latvia worth of EUR 22 million (on the Lithuanian side).
• EU Ramps Up Military Aid For Moldova RFE/RL 08 Apr 2025 -- On April 9, European Union ambassadors will green-light the bloc's biggest-ever lethal military aid package to Moldova, worth 20 million euros.
• Navy official says PH beefing up maritime domain awareness Philippine News Agency 08 Apr 2025 -- A ranking Philippine Navy (PN) official on Tuesday said the country's maritime domain awareness (MDA) capability must be developed further before it can conduct comprehensive archipelagic defense operations.
• PAF to strengthen safety protocols to prevent another crash - spox Philippine News Agency 08 Apr 2025 -- The Philippine Air Force (PAF) is committed to further strengthening its safety protocols and fostering excellence in every mission through a more robust organizational safety culture, its spokesperson said Tuesday.
• Australia donates P34-M worth of drones, training to PCG Philippine News Agency 08 Apr 2025 -- The Australian government donated PHP34 million worth of drones and operator training to the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) to boost strategic maritime domain awareness capabilities and assist in other operations.
• Teodoro says newest ship to boost PH Navy's defense posture Philippine News Agency 08 Apr 2025 -- Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. led the arrival ceremony for the future BRP Miguel Malvar (FFG-06), a newly-acquired guided missile corvette, at Naval Operating Base Subic, Zambales Tuesday.
• Secretary Rubio's Meeting with Moroccan Foreign Minister Bourita US Dept. of State 08 Apr 2025
• Deputy Secretary Landau's Meeting with Peruvian Foreign Minister Schialer US Dept. of State 08 Apr 2025
• Deputy Secretary Landau's Call with Singaporean Ministry of Foreign Affairs Permanent Secretary Chua US Dept. of State 08 Apr 2025
• On the Thai Authorities' Arrest of Paul Chambers US Dept. of State 08 Apr 2025 -- The United States is alarmed by the arrest of U.S. citizen Paul Chambers in Thailand on lèse majesté charges and the Computer Crimes Act, and we are closely monitoring the situation.
• Secretary of State Marco Rubio with Donald Trump, Jr. of Triggered with Don Jr. US Dept. of State 08 Apr 2025

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• PM Netanyahu's Remarks at the Start of his Meeting with US President Donald Trump in the Oval Office at the White House Israel - Prime Minister 08 Apr 2025
• PM Netanyahu's Remarks before Returning to Israel Israel - Prime Minister 08 Apr 2025
• Trump, Netanyahu discuss Gaza hostages, tariffs at White House People's Daily 08 Apr 2025 -- U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met at the White House on Monday, focusing on the Gaza hostage crisis and U.S. tariffs on Israeli goods.
• Smotrich: 'Not a single grain of wheat' will enter Gaza Press TV 08 Apr 2025 -- Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has vowed to prevent the entry of all humanitarian aid into the besieged Gaza Strip.
• The Chief of the General Staff Addressing the Soldiers in Gaza Israel Defense Forces 08 Apr 2025
• The Golani Brigade Has Returned to Operations in the Gaza Strip Israel Defense Forces 08 Apr 2025
• Netanyahu's 'revenge' policy against children of Gaza doomed to failure: Hamas Press TV 08 Apr 2025 -- Hamas says the Israeli military's intensified atrocities in Gaza are part of Benjamin Netanyahu's policy of "revenge" against the innocent people of the besieged Palestinian territory.
• Israel mounts deadly attacks on Gaza in defiance of calls to resume truce Press TV 08 Apr 2025 -- Israel has escalated its deadly attacks on the Gaza Strip in defiance of calls for the resumption of a ceasefire aimed at ending the regime's genocide against Palestinians in the besieged territory.
• Intensified Israeli bombing is 'brutal revenge against innocent civilians,' says Hamas IRNA 08 Apr 2025 -- The Islamic Resistance Movement has called on all nations to shoulder their responsibility to put an immediate stop to the ongoing Israeli crimes in Gaza.
• Palestinians endure bloodshed and destruction as Israel continues bombarding besieged Gaza IRNA 08 Apr 2025 -- The Israel regime has intensified its attacks on the Gaza Strip, with warplanes pounding the besieged Palestinian territory, causing more deaths and destruction.
• 'Stab in the back': Hamas slams PA crackdown on pro-Gaza rallies in West Bank Press TV 08 Apr 2025 -- Hamas has censured the Palestinian Authority (PA) for suppressing the occupied West Bank demonstrations in support of an end to Israel's genocidal war on the Gaza Strip.
• Israel continues assault on West Bank's Jenin as destruction campaign rages on Press TV 08 Apr 2025 -- The Israeli military presses ahead with its attacks on the West Bank city of Jenin and its refugee camp, as it continues to bulldoze and burn Palestinian homes and turn other civilian structures into military barracks.
• Gaza: Guterres calls on Israel to ensure life-saving aid reaches civilians UN News 08 Apr 2025 -- With no aid allowed into Gaza for more than a month, the UN Secretary-General appealed on Tuesday for guaranteed humanitarian access to the enclave.
• UNRWA Commissioner-General: Israeli officials from the Jerusalem Municipality, accompanied by Israeli Security Forces, forcibly entered six UNRWA schools in East Jerusalem UNRWA 08 Apr 2025
• Gaza 'incredible piece of important real estate,' Trump tells Netanyahu Press TV 08 Apr 2025 -- In an Oval Office meeting with Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel, President Donald Trump again floated the controversial idea of taking over the Gaza Strip, calling the Palestinian territory "an incredible piece of important real estate."
• In a Week: Israel Targeted Medical Personnel, Journalists, a School, and a Soup Kitchen in Gaza-----The Occupation Forces Raided the West Bank 184 Times, Assaulted Children and Mosques, and Continued settlement Construction Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) 08 Apr 2025 -- The Israeli occupation forces bombed a medical clinic, a school for displaced people, journalists, ambulances, civil defense vehicles, and soup kitchens in the Gaza Strip in just a few days.
• "We do our utmost to clear the path to peace in Gaza" Presidency of The Republic of Turkey 08 Apr 2025 -- Addressing a meeting with AK Party's provincial heads, President Erdoğan said: "We are doing our utmost to immediately stop the massacres in Gaza, reinstate ceasefire, and clear the path to peace."

Other Conflicts

• The UK remains a steadfast supporter of UN peacekeeping as a vital tool in global peace and security: UK statement at the UN Security Council UK FCDO 08 Apr 2025 -- Statement by Fergus Eckersley, UK Minister Counsellor, at the UN Security Council meeting on UN peacekeeping operations
• PCG blasts CCG attempts to ram BRP Cabra Philippine News Agency 08 Apr 2025 -- The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) slammed the latest dangerous maneuvers of a China Coast Guard (CCG) ship after it made multiple attempts to ram the BRP Cabra on Monday.
• PBBM concerned over CCG's dangerous maneuvers in Panatag Shoal Philippine News Agency 08 Apr 2025 -- President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has raised concern over the China Coast Guard's (CCG) dangerous maneuvers in Panatag (Scarborough) Shoal, Malacañang said on Tuesday.
• Insurgent groups seize two major towns in Myanmar's northwest: sources Radio Free Asia 08 Apr 2025 -- A rebel army and allied forces near Myanmar's northwestern border with India have seized towns that were previously under the junta control, sources told Radio Free Asia.
• Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation,Shri Amit Shah chairs a high-level security review meeting in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir in Srinagar today India PIB 08 Apr 2025 -- Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah chaired a high-level security review meeting in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir in Srinagar today
• Trust-Building 'Fundamental to Fostering Stable, Prosperous Future for All Communities in Kosovo', Special Representative Tells Security Council UN Security Council 08 Apr 2025 -- The Security Council met today to consider the role of the United Nations peacekeeping mission in Kosovo, with some members advocating for its restructuring or gradual drawdown, while others emphasized its ongoing relevance in supporting regional stability and facilitating dialogue between Belgrade and Pristina.
• Kosovo's inclusive and peaceful election marks progress, but challenges remain UN News 08 Apr 2025 -- Kosovo's recent parliamentary election - conducted peacefully and inclusively - marked a significant step in its democratic development, the UN's top envoy said on Tuesday, noting gains in women's representation.
• The UK is committed to supporting Kosovo's Euro-Atlantic aspirations and helping to build an inclusive and multi-ethnic democracy: UK statement at the UN Security Council UK FCDO 08 Apr 2025 -- Statement by Fergus Eckersley, UK Minister Counsellor, at the UN Security Council meeting on Kosovo
• DR Congo crisis: 41,700 refugees have fled violence to Uganda UN News 08 Apr 2025 -- Some 41,000 refugees have crossed from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) into Uganda since January, many of them having witnessed killings, "sexual violence and other traumatic experience during their flight," said the UN refugee agency (UNHCR) on Tuesday.
• UNHCR: Rapid influx of Congolese refugees strains Uganda's threadbare resources UNHCR 08 Apr 2025 -- Uganda, Africa's largest refugee host, is witnessing a sharp increase in the number of Congolese refugees crossing its western border due to increased insecurity in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Amid ongoing funding cuts, this significant surge in refugee arrivals risks overwhelming the country's capacity as it also responds to the needs of over 70,000 Sudanese refugees who have arrived fleeing the two-year-long war in Sudan.
• In line with the position communicated by President Donald Trump to His Majesty King Mohammed VI, the United States reiterated their recognition of Morocco's sovereignty over the Sahara. Morocco Ministry of Foreign Affairs 08 Apr 2025 -- During a meeting on Tuesday in Washington between Morocco's Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates, Mr. Nasser Bourita, and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, the latter reiterated that "the United States recognizes Moroccan sovereignty over [the] Sahara."

News Reports

• EU Members To Slap Tariffs On US Tobacco, Electronics, And Toys -- But Not Bourbon RFE/RL 08 Apr 2025 -- European Union leaders will consider imposing 25 percent tariffs on a range of US imports, including steel, clothes, and food, but not bourbon or other alcoholic drinks, following US President Trump's decision to impose tariffs on imports from the EU.
• DNI Gabbard Establishes Task Force to Restore Trust in the Intelligence Community and End Weaponization of Government Against Americans Director of National Intelligence 08 Apr 2025 -- Director of National Intelligence (DNI) Tulsi Gabbard announced the establishment of a new task force charged with restoring transparency and accountability to the Intelligence Community (IC).
• Trump administration revokes hundreds of visas for foreign students People's Daily 08 Apr 2025 -- The Trump administration has revoked visas for more than 300 international students across the United States, a move confirmed by universities and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio as part of a nationwide effort targeting foreign students.
• Meeting with Moscow Region Governor Andrei Vorobyov President of Russia 08 Apr 2025 -- Vladimir Putin held a working meeting with Moscow Region Governor Andrei Vorobyov. The Governor briefed the President on the region's socioeconomic development.
• Press release on presentation of Kaluga Region investment, economic, cultural and tourist potential Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 08 Apr 2025
• Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's remarks at a presentation of the Kaluga Region, Moscow, April 8, 2025 Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 08 Apr 2025
• Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian's Regular Press Conference on April 8, 2025 PRC MofA 08 Apr 2025
• AMENDMENT TO RECIPROCAL TARIFFS AND UPDATED DUTIES AS APPLIED TO LOW-VALUE IMPORTS FROM THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA The White House 08 Apr 2025
• China vows to fight back as many scramble to strike tariff deals with Trump Radio Free Asia 08 Apr 2025 -- China said it "resolutely opposes" President Donald Trump's imminent threat of escalating tariffs even as many other Asian nations scrambled to strike deals with the U.S. following its blanket imposition of punishing new imposts on trade.
• Trump threatens additional 50% tariffs on China as trade war escalates Press TV 08 Apr 2025 -- US President Donald Trump has threatened to impose an additional 50% tariff on imports from China unless Beijing rescinds its retaliatory tariffs on Washington, amid a flaring trade war between the two countries.
• Surprising and saddening to hear such ignorant and disrespectful remarks', Chinese FM responds to Vance's China-related remarks Global Times 08 Apr 2025 -- In response to media inquiries regarding US Vice President JD Vance's comments in a media interview about the Trump administration's trade policy toward China — in which he claimed, "We borrow money from Chinese peasants to buy the things those Chinese peasants manufacture," Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said that we have made very clear China's position on China-US economic and trade relations has been consistently clear. Lin noted that it was both surprising and saddening to hear the Vice President made such ignorant and disrespectful remarks.
• Chinese FM vows to 'continue to take resolute and strong measures' as US threatens 50% tariff on China Global Times 08 Apr 2025 -- If the US disregards the interests of both countries and the international community and insists on initiating a tariff war or trade war, China will fight till the end, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Tuesday, responding to a question over US President Donald Trump's threat to impose an additional 50 percent tariff on China if China doesn't drop its countermeasures.
• US media worried about F-47 fighter's future amid China's export control on rare earth elements Global Times 08 Apr 2025 -- US media on Monday voiced concerns about the future of the US' sixth-generation fighter jet F-47, after China on Friday announced to implement export controls on certain medium and heavy rare earth-related items, including resources critical for avionics which could deal blow to the F-47 project.
• Read-out of the phone call between President von der Leyen and Chinese Premier Li Qiang European Commission 08 Apr 2025 -- President von der Leyen held today a phone call with Premier Li Qiang to discuss the state of EU-China relations, as 2025 marks the 50th anniversary of diplomatic ties.
• Chinese Premier holds phone call with EU chief, calls for safeguarding free, open trade, investment Global Times 08 Apr 2025 -- Chinese Premier Li Qiang held a phone call with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Tuesday, CCTV News reported.
• Chinese cities strengthen policy measures to bolster real estate market Global Times 08 Apr 2025 -- Chinese cities are mulling more policy measures to further stabilize the real estate market, the Securities Times reported on Tuesday. Such moves indicate the country's strong emphasis on the real estate sector, as well as its commitment to stabilizing the real estate market, said an industry insider.
• China moves swiftly to stabilize markets amid global financial turbulence People's Daily 08 Apr 2025 -- In the face of global financial turbulence, China has unveiled a series of swift and intensive measures aimed at stabilizing the capital markets and restoring investor confidence.
• 'If the US insists on its own way, China will fight to the end': Chinese commerce ministry on US threat of 50% tariff Global Times 08 Apr 2025 -- China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) said on Tuesday it has noticed that the US threatened to impose a further 50 percent tariff on China. "China firmly opposes this. If the US escalates tariffs, China will resolutely take countermeasures to safeguard its own rights and interests," a spokesperson for the ministry said.
• China will resolutely take countermeasures if U.S. escalates tariff measures: commerce ministry People's Daily 08 Apr 2025 -- China will resolutely take countermeasures to safeguard its rights and interests should the United States escalate its tariff measures, the country's commerce ministry said Tuesday.
• Hong Kong finance chief slams US tariffs, pledges to defend city's free trade Global Times 08 Apr 2025 -- Hong Kong Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po on Monday denounced Washington's tariff moves as bullying and unreasonable and a violation of World Trade Organization rules, CCTV news reported.
• Chinese financial regulators, state-owned investment firm pledge support for capital market Global Times 08 Apr 2025 -- The National Financial Regulatory Administration (NFRA), and the People's Bank of China (PBC), the central bank, and a major Chinese state-owned investment company on Tuesday morning vowed to firmly support the capital market.
• Majority of espionage cases involve active, ex-military personnel: NSB CNA 08 Apr 2025 -- Prosecutors have indicted 159 people suspected of spying for China since 2020, 60 percent of whom are active-duty or retired military personnel, a recent report by the National Security Bureau (NSB) found.
• PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 08 Apr 2025
• Japan to extend trade sanctions against North Korea for 2 years Radio Free Asia 08 Apr 2025 -- Japan said it will extend its ban on trade with North Korea for two more years as part of sanctions over Pyongyang's nuclear weapons program and the unresolved abductions of Japanese nationals.
• First Quarterly Economic Plan Fulfilled in DPRK KCNA 08 Apr 2025 -- The all-people advancing spirit for greeting the Ninth Congress of the Workers' Party of Korea as the one of victors and glory is mounting in the DPRK with passing days.
• The ball is in America's court: Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi IRNA 08 Apr 2025 -- Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi says that the upcoming indirect talks with the United States in Oman are as much an opportunity as they are a test, stressing Iran's seriousness in the negotiations.
• A deal can be reached if the U.S. shows goodwill in Oman talks, Araqchi says IRNA 08 Apr 2025 -- Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi has announced that high-level discussions between Iran and the United States will be held indirectly on Saturday in Oman, saying that a deal is possible if the other party shows goodwill.
• Iran, U.S. set to meet in Oman for indirect talks on Saturday: Araqchi IRNA 08 Apr 2025 -- Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi says top Iranian and American officials will hold indirect negotiations in Oman on Saturday.
• Americans know extent of Iran's defensive power; Iran doesn't trust US, but will test it: FM Press TV 08 Apr 2025 -- Iran's foreign minister says the US is well aware of the formidable nature of the Islamic Republic's defensive capabilities, while underlining the country's sufficient preparedness to defend itself, and noting that the Islamic Republic does not trust Washington, but will nonetheless test it in upcoming indirect negotiations.
• Military buildup goes against US offer of diplomacy to reach a deal: Araghchi Press TV 08 Apr 2025 -- Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says the US military buildup in the region contradicts Washington's call for diplomacy to reach a deal with Tehran.
• Deal within reach if US shows genuine will in Oman talks: Araghchi Press TV 08 Apr 2025 -- Iran's foreign minister has voiced optimism ahead of the upcoming round of indirect talks with the United States, saying a deal can be reached if Washington demonstrates genuine will.
• Iran's Araghchi, Trump's envoy Witkoff to hold 'indirect' talks in Oman on Saturday: Report Press TV 08 Apr 2025 -- Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and the United States regional envoy Steve Witkoff are reportedly to hold "indirect talks" in the Omani capital Muscat on Saturday.
• Netanyahu 'obviously shocked, embarrassed' on live TV after Trump announces Iran talks: Reports Press TV 08 Apr 2025 -- Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu was reportedly "caught off guard" and visibly stunned during a joint press conference with US President, after Donald Trump revealed that talks between Washington and Tehran were set to begin this week.
• China supports Russia in hosting trilateral consultations on Iranian nuclear issue: FM spokesperson Global Times 08 Apr 2025 -- In response to a media inquiry regarding the Iranian Foreign Ministry announcement that from April 7 to 8, China, Russia and Iran will have trilateral consultations on the Iranian nuclear issue in Moscow, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Tuesday, "Let me reiterate that China firmly believes that the only right choice for settling the issue is through political and diplomatic means."
• Exclusive | The E.U. welcomes upcoming Iran-U.S. talks to be mediated by Oman IRNA 08 Apr 2025 -- A spokesperson for the European Union has welcomed the upcoming indirect talks between Iran and the United States, emphasizing that diplomacy remains the only sustainable solution to Iran's nuclear issue.
• U.N. welcomes possibility of indirect talks between Iran and U.S. IRNA 08 Apr 2025 -- The spokesperson for the United Nations Secretary-General, Stéphane Dujarric, has welcomed indirect talks between Iran and the United States which will be held in Oman on Saturday.
• Russia's State Duma ratifies 20-year partnership treaty with Iran IRNA 08 Apr 2025 -- Russia's State Duma, the lower house of parliament, has ratified a long-term strategic cooperation agreement with Iran.
• Russia's State Duma approves 20-year strategic partnership treaty with Iran Press TV 08 Apr 2025 -- Russia's lower house of parliament has ratified a comprehensive strategic partnership treaty with Iran, marking a significant step in the expansion of political, military, and economic relations between Moscow and Tehran.
• IAEA can resolve remaining issues through independent approach, Iran says Press TV 08 Apr 2025 -- Iran's Permanent Representative to the United Nations says the Islamic Republic and the UN nuclear agency can resolve their remaining differences over Tehran's nuclear program if the IAEA adopts "an independent, technical, and impartial approach."
• Iran to spend $800 mln on buying 15 new oil drilling rigs: NIDC Press TV 08 Apr 2025 -- Iran plans to purchase 15 new oil drilling rigs in the calendar year that ends in March 2026 with an investment of $800 million.
• Foreign Minister: Iran, US holding 'indirect high-level talks' on Saturday in Oman Press TV 08 Apr 2025 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said that Iran and the United States are holding "indirect high-level talks" in Oman on Saturday.
• Trump announces direct talks with Iran amid nuclear tensions People's Daily 08 Apr 2025 -- U.S. President Donald Trump surprised many on Monday by announcing direct, high-level talks between the United States and Iran over the latter's nuclear program.
• Dangers grow for Myanmar quake survivors, health system 'overwhelmed' UN News 08 Apr 2025 -- In earthquake-shattered central Myanmar, people are sleeping in the streets in fear of buildings collapsing, facing early monsoon rains and the risk of waterborne diseases, the UN warned on Tuesday.
• Japan's annual foreign policy report stresses importance of US ties, eyes 'mutually beneficial relation' with China Global Times 08 Apr 2025 -- Japan on Tuesday released its annual government foreign policy report, which stressed the importance of Tokyo deepening ties with Washington while also reiterating its policy of promoting a "mutually beneficial relationship based on common strategic interests" with China.
• Transcript of Special briefing by MEA on President's State Visit to Portugal (April 08, 2025) India MEA 08 Apr 2025
• Press Conference by Foreign Minister IWAYA Takeshi Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 08 Apr 2025
• China firmly opposes linking Canada's federal election with matters related to China: embassy spokesperson Global Times 08 Apr 2025 -- In response to a media question regarding Canada's claim of a WeChat "information operation" by China targeting the federal election of Canada, a spokesperson for the Chinese Embassy in Canada said that "I would like to emphasize that it is simply absurd and unjustified to launch groundless smear and attack against the Chinese government on the basis of individual remarks on a social media platform. China firmly opposes this and will never accept it."
• Bosnia and Herzegovina: remarks by High Representative/Vice-President Kaja Kallas following the meeting the Members of the Presidency European External Action Service (EEAS) 08 Apr 2025
• Albania: remarks by High Representative/vice-President Kaja Kallas at the joint press conference with Prime Minister of Albania, Edi Rama European External Action Service (EEAS) 08 Apr 2025
• Minister of State Katja Keul prior to her departure for the Ministerial Meeting of the Khartoum Process in Cairo on 9 April 2025 Germany Federal Foreign Office 08 Apr 2025
• OSCE Chairperson-in-Office's Special Representative for the South Caucasus concludes official visit to Georgia OSCE 08 Apr 2025 -- The Special Representative of the OSCE Chairperson-in-Office for the South Caucasus, Ambassador Christoph Späti, concluded his visit to Georgia from 31 March to 7 April 2025.
• New mega-dam takes shape on the Mekong River in Laos Radio Free Asia 08 Apr 2025 -- The headlong rush to dam the Mekong River in Southeast Asia has been highlighted by rare footage from a major dam under construction near the historic Lao city of Luang Prabang.
• World News in Brief: Nobody wins trade wars Guterres warns, WFP alert over US funding cuts, 'modern slavery' must be eradicated says Yang UN News 08 Apr 2025 -- The UN Secretary-General on Tuesday warned that when it comes to trade wars, "nobody wins" and "everybody tends to lose."